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PUP, PwC launch Learning and Experience Hub, first of its kind in PH industry

Melanie Jimenez-Reyes, News, Communication Management Office

Isla Lipana & Co./PwC and PUP have launched a learning and experience hub to bridge academia and industry needs. The hub is located at a property for PUP previously known as the PUP-BPO Center, now turned into a hub for the benefit of hundreds of Iskolar ng Bayan.

Central to the aim of this learning and experience hub is its approach to internships. The hub will offer paid internships to students from various programs including accountancy, engineering, human resource management, hotel and restaurant management, and business administration to name a few. In this hub, students will gain training under experts and senior partners of PwC to apply their academic knowledge to real-world scenarios in the workplace.

This hub will also open job opportunities for neighboring communities for PWDs, senior citizens, and out-of-school youth, promoting inclusivity and equity in all endeavors of PUP and PwC.

“It will not just serve as a hub for student internships. I am very confident that this hub will set a standard for how we approach learning and professional development through collaboration. Through this hub, it will be easier for students to apply their knowledge in real-life situations” said PUP President Manuel Muhi.

PUPians Always a Top Choice for Industries
Joining hundreds of industries that affirm the talent of PUPians, PwC stated that the partnership is worth investing in for their firm.

“This is the first in the history of our firm, the first time in the history of our country. This is a big investment for our firm. PwC has always hired graduates from PUP. PUPians are talented but don’t have egos, and they don’t feel entitled. Because of that, they work honestly and depend on nothing but their individual talents,” said the PwC Chairman Emeritus Rick Danao.

Game Changer for PUPian Interns
With the new learning and experience hub, PUP interns can easily apply for internship opportunities without having to go to cities, which adds burdens to PUPians who are usually financially challenged.

An incoming intern from PUP said that the hub is helpful. Apart from the fact that it is paid, students no longer have to bear traffic and transportation costs. They also showed their excitement towards working under senior experts to guide them in the workplace.

“This is a great opportunity for us. We no longer have to worry about the financial burden of commuting, and we get to learn directly from experienced professionals. It’s truly a game-changer for us because we get to learn from top firms in the country,” said Izabel Villarde, an incoming intern at PwC.

By providing accessible, paid internships and real-world training, the hub ensures that PUPians remain top choices for industries, driving future success for both students and the broader community.